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源自拉丁语 'competere',由 'com-'(一起)和 'petere'(寻求、努力)组成,原意为‘共同追求’。
❶ 指参与比赛或竞争,试图在某个领域或活动中胜过他人。常用于体育、商业等需要分出胜负的场合。
“She competes in swimming competitions every summer.”
(她每年夏天都参加游泳比赛。)
“Our company competes with several larger firms in the market.”
(我们公司在市场上与几家更大的公司竞争。)
compete against — 表示与某人或某事物进行直接对抗或竞争。
“Our team will compete against the defending champions tomorrow.”
(我们队明天将与卫冕冠军对决。)
compete for — 表示为争夺某物(如奖项、机会等)而参与竞争。
“Students compete for scholarships based on their academic performance.”
(学生们根据学业表现竞争奖学金。)